HappyGrace Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 And doesn't leave that shadow behind? PLEASE help, I can't stand it! We use the dry erase board all day every day! I just got new dry erase board and I want to keep it nice. Thanks! (xpost-K-8l) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I finally dumped the dry-erase markers and am now loving my wet-erase markers ... and the nothingness they leave behind on the white board :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I've found the Expo Low Odor Orange and Brown erase the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Maybe its not your marker but the board? I have used a dry erase board for 2 years and have never had this problem. I use Expo markers and got my dry erase board from http://www.lakeshorelearning.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I bought a spray specifically for dry erase boards that takes away the shadow instantly. It doesn't mess up the eraser, either. You can just keep on writing and erasing. Found it on sale along with the erasers and pens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I haven't had much problem with my markers honestly. I did have a problem with our first white board, and it turned out to be the board itself, not the markers. It was a really cheap white board. Our new one, which has a much glossier surface hasn't been a problem (and it really wasn't very expensive, just more than the previous one). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 If you polish with a bit of WD-40 every now and then, you won't have shadows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 Wow, never heard about the WD-40: I will try it! Yes, the board makes all the difference. The Markerboard People website makes what looks to be a really nice glossy one that they guarantee will not make shadows! They say most dry erase boards today are not made right; thus, the shadows. If this current system I'm using doesn't work out, I will have to take a map down off one of the walls and put one of these up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I posted in the other thread, but the best white board i have ever used (and still own) is the one my parents bought me way back when. It's got an enamel finish on metal i think.... but it's more of a true original "white board" than what you can buy now. Glass works well too - IKEA sells panels and i've ponders how i could use those..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 hmm, that's a thought-maybe I could use the windows in the schoolroom? thanks Tracey-I did see your other post-I am cking both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T'smom Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 If you're having to rub hard to get the ink off, you can try writing over it with another marker, when you wipe the new ink off the old goes with it. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 We sell a punched metal tile that can be used as a dry erase board (through Uppercase Living), and the gals on our demonstrator discussion board say that the Mr Clean Magic Eraser works very well on dry erase marker that leaves a shadow. Just wanted to pass on this info, if it would help anyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 The blue and green are the hardest to get off. If you can find EXPO dry erase Wipes, they are amazing!! 10 X better than the spray! I use them 2-3 times a year to get rid of the "ghosting". I don't know where to buy them though, I got mine from a rep at a state swim meet a couple of years ago. But they are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I found that the special dry spray cleaner did not work for me. I found that rubbing alcohol works wonders in cleaning a dry erase board:). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetbasil Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Rubbing alcohol takes the "shadow" right off. I believe it's the main ingredient in the cleaning sprays too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melaneesa Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Does anyone know how to remove dry erase marker from clothing? My 3 yr old gets it on her clothes and I have had to throw clothes away because I cannot get it out for anything! Just wondering since you all seem very knowledgeable about dry erase markers! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Here's a few suggestions to consider: RE: Dry Erase Marker Stains on Clothing I sprayed my white board cleaner with the kind used to clean dry erase boards and then let it sit for an hour. Then I used Palmolive dish washing soap and rinsed under warm water. The stain came out completely. (01/10/2007) By Rachael Vieth RE: Dry Erase Marker Stains on Clothing Rubbing Alcohol. I accidentally marked across my brand new solid gold tie. I blotted the tie with a paper towel dipped in rubbing alcohol. I kept blotting with dry towel to help it dry. The marker was gone. I had no stain from the alcohol or wrinkling of the material. (04/21/2007) By Ray Depta RE: Dry Erase Marker Stains on Clothing I got a dark blue dry erase marker across my cotton button-up shirt (very expensive!) so I did this to remove the stain in just five or so minutes: I soaked the stain in rubbing alcohol for a few minutes and then scrubbed it with cotton balls. This got some of the stain off. I then doused cotton balls in dish washing liquid and then scrubbed for a few minutes and the whole stain was gone. (08/22/2007) By Peetreeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Does anyone know how to remove dry erase marker from clothing? My 3 yr old gets it on her clothes and I have had to throw clothes away because I cannot get it out for anything! Just wondering since you all seem very knowledgeable about dry erase markers! :-) :) We have a three year old with a similar tendency! Unfortunately her "favoritest" dress was ruined, and we weren't able to restore it. So now she either colors in the buff, or she'll wear one of my (older) son's outgrown tee shirts as a sort of apron to protect her clothes from the markers. I'll have to write down and remember the solutions above - thanks for posting those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claire up north Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I use windex and a cloth rag for my board. This works much better than anything else I have used. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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